JPJ eBid: DFM and JYH number plates up for bidding
JPJ has announced that DFM and JYH are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. Kelantan's latest running number series is ‘DFM’, …
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PLUS, LPT2 highways have 112 EV charging points; EV hub at Seremban R&R Southbound by Q1 2027
PLUS Malaysia has announced that it has 112 electric vehicle charging points operational across its network of highways as of June 30, 2025, and so it has surpassed its target of having …
Proton Saga Cross imagined – Ativa/WR-V/Tiggo Cross-rivalling SUV part of a new Saga sub-brand?
Believe it or not, there exist rumours that Proton is planning a new Saga sub-brand, and rendering sifu Theophilus Chin has come up with a "hypothetical" Proton Saga Cross - a small …
Proton EV plant in Tanjong Malim to start production in September 2025 – eMas 7 first off the line, eMas 5 after
Proton’s upcoming electric vehicle (EV) plant in Tanjong Malim is coming along nicely, with the carmaker announcing the facility is on track to begin production this September. The company noted that the …
JPJ reveals it has seized 270 luxury vehicles in Ops Luxury – some owed as much as RM29,000 in road tax
The road transport department (JPJ) has revealed it has seized 270 luxury vehicles as it cracks down on owners driving without valid road tax and insurance. Over the past two weeks of …
Johor Trucking Association urges transport ministry to delay enforcement of mandatory speed limiters
The Johor Trucking Association is urging the transport ministry to delay the enforcement of the speed limitation device (SLD) on heavy commercial vehicles, which is set to take effect on October 1, …
Thai woman caught smuggling diesel using fake plates
The domestic trade and cost of living ministry's (KPDN) Kedah chapter arrested a Thai woman on Saturday for trying to smuggle diesel using a Thai-registered pick-up truck with Malaysian number plates at …
Sepang CEO says it was a mistake for Malaysia to drop F1 – strong interest for return, but must be done right
Sepang International Circuit CEO Azhan Shafriman Hanif believes it was a mistake for Malaysia to stop hosting Formula 1 one races, reports NST. The last time a F1 race was held here …
Zeekr 7X launching in Malaysia on Aug 22 at KL Tower, customers invited for drive experience Aug 23-24
Zeekr Malaysia's official social media channels have announced that the Zeekr 7X electric SUV will be launched at Kuala Lumpur Tower on August 22 2025. The post also mentions that interested members …
East-West Highway upgrades will be prioritised in Budget 2026, Gerik-Jeli stretch in focus – Nanta
The East-West Highway, in particular with the Gerik-Jeli stretch, is among the key priorities for the works ministry under the upcoming Budget 2026 that will be tabled later this year, works minister …
Workshop illegally storing 36,000 litres of diesel raided – bought at RM2.15 for sale on black market at RM2.45
Under Ops Tiris 2025, the ministry of domestic trade and cost of living's (KPDN) Perak chapter yesterday raided a workshop in Simpang, Taiping suspected of storing diesel illegally, Bernama reports. "A 30-year-old …
Hot Wheels Touch ‘n Go card – limited edition, RM25
Here's another limited-edition Hot Wheels Touch 'n Go NFC card, which you can find beginning today (August 15) at all Jaya Grocer outlets in Peninsular Malaysia for RM25. Unlike last year's edition, …
Petronas Dynamic Diesel Euro 5 with Pro-Drive – now cleaner, more power, up to 20% better fuel economy
It has nearly been eight years since Petronas introduced its Dynamic Diesel Euro 5 with Pro-Drive, and as you’d expect, there have been revisions to its formulation since its Euro 5 iteration …
2025 Zeekr 7X EV Malaysian brochure out – up to 646 PS, 615 km WLTP; RM182k to RM230k est; ADAS std
An official brochure for the Zeekr 7X has been posted on the brand’s Malaysian website, giving us a good look at the specifications and equipment that will be available on the electric …
JPJ seized four Singapore-registered vehicles for operating illegal ride-hailing services in Johor
The road transport department (JPJ) has seized four Singapore-registered vehicles after they were found to be illegally operated for e-hailing services in Malaysia, The Star reported. These vehicles were found to be …
Leapmotor CKD plans in Malaysia on track – C10 by year end, B10 in 2026, 2,400 units a year target each
Leapmotor C10 In the first part of our interview with Stellantis ASEAN MD Isaac Yeo, the company's regional chief declared Leapmotor as its main brand for Malaysia in the immediate future. Stellantis, …
Automated Awareness Safety System (AWAS) incurs annual maintenance cost of almost RM15.5 million
The ministry of transport has revealed the Automated Awareness Safety System (AWAS) incurs an annual maintenance cost of RM15,491,876.58. This comes in a parliamentary reply to Mohd Hasnizan Harun (PN-Hulu Selangor) dated …
2025 Audi Q7 S line 3.0 TFSI quattro – mild-hybrid, first from brand to be Malaysia, Asean CKD; RM462,422
Launched in Malaysia in May this year, the 2025 Audi Q7 arrived in S line 3.0 TFSI quattro guise as a locally assembled (CKD) model, and in doing so became the first …
Stellantis Malaysia to focus on Leapmotor for volume, scale back Peugeot until next-gen models are ready
Stellantis ASEAN MD Isaac Yeo Stellantis and Malaysia. It all started in late 2021 when the giant auto group - the result of the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Groupe PSA merger - …
Bolt Business launched in Malaysia – centralised employee ride-hailing management; less messy claims
Ride-hailing company Bolt, which is headquartered in Estonia, has launched Bolt Business in Malaysia, which serves to provide companies with a more efficient way of managing employee travel. Available with no onboarding …
